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Wall building

Discussion in 'Growing Areas' started by InkMinx, May 19, 2017.

  1. May 19, 2017 #1
    InkMinx

    InkMinx New Member

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    About to start work on making the backdrop for my cabinet. Im using spray foam then coating it with silicone and I was planning to use peat on it. However it seams peat isn't to easy to come by as its not very eco friendly. I have seen some set ups done using reptile bedding thats made from coconut fibre. Is this ok to use? I thought I read somewhere about how it can break down or go mouldy or something?
     
  2. May 21, 2017 #2
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    The cocofiber is quite resistant to mold and algae. Though over time it will degrade. You might check in the archives for what others have done. There are a lot of posts on terraria and other growing cases.